Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-35.001 - Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Certain Laws; Designation as Restricted Species, Aquaculture Exemption for Pompano

(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter are to protect and conserve Florida's pompano, African pompano, and permit resources and assure the continuing health and abundance of these species.

(2) It is the intent of this chapter to expressly repeal and replace Section 370.11(2)(a) 2., F.S. (1988); and the remainder of Section 370.11(2)(a), F.S. (1988), as it pertains to pompano, and Section 370.1125, F.S. (1988); pertaining to permit.

(3) Pompano, African pompano, and permit, are hereby designated as restricted species pursuant to Section 379.101(32), F.S.

(4) Provisions of this rule chapter shall not apply to pompano artificially spawned and raised in commercial aquaculture facilities. However, anyone possessing such fish or offering such fish for sale or exchange shall maintain and be able to produce documentation, such as appropriate receipt(s), bill(s) of sale, or bill(s) of lading, to establish the chain of possession from the initial transaction after harvest at the facility. Failure to maintain such documentation shall constitute a violation of this rule chapter.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-35.001

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla.

New 7-1-89, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 46-35.001.

New 7-1-89, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 46-35.001.